Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2733615 Registered with Ofsted: 24/07/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children from harm. She is able to recognise signs that may indicate a child is at risk and understands how to report concerns appropriately to the relevant agencies. She carries out regular checks and risk assessments of the learning environment and resources to help identify and reduce potential hazards, supporting children's safety. The childminder understands the importance of regular attendance in supporting children's learning, development and routines, and keeps simple records to monitor attendance and identify any emerging patterns or concerns.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows a sound understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She describes how she would plan a range of activities that support children to make progress across all areas of the curriculum. She recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and encourages children to eat healthily, be physically active and spend time outdoors. She has clear expectations for children's behaviour and explains how she supports children to develop positive relationships. She promotes sharing, turn- taking and respect for others through daily routines and planned activities. She builds secure and trusting relationships with children, which supports their emotional wellbeing and developing independence. She demonstrates an appropriate commitment to inclusion, ensuring children feel valued and supported, and promotes their welfare and wellbeing through a calm and nurturing environment.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She engages with early years advisers and undertakes online research to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and external professionals. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those children who face barriers to their learning, so that their individual needs are met.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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